I'M REALLY HAPPY ABOUT THE WAY LOW END LOBSTER DELIVERS HIS PRESENTATION, HE PLAYS THE SAME RIFF OVER AND OVER, SO YOU CAN GET AN ACCURATE IDEA OF WHAT THE DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS SOUND LIKE. HE'S UNBIASED, PLAYS A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT STYLES REALLY WELL AND IS A VERY LIKEABLE GUY. THANKYOU LOBSTER, FROM OZSTRAYA.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant!

@grantbrown8047

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LOBSTER !!!!!

@Apathesis0

Жыл бұрын

Only way to demo an instrument properly, IMO.

I am possibly buying a speed blue stingray special tomorrow. I didn't know what the differences were between the two and you helped me so much. Dude, you're a hoot, a very good bass player without the ego. I could watch and listen to you for hours! Thanks, man!

Follow up... I pulled the trigger on my Stingray 5 Special today. You're videos helped me finalize my thought process. Well, my overthought process lol. Thank ya sir!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Enjoy your new bass!

Awesome playing. Love that Special..

Just got a snowy night special yesterday. Love it. Thank god for 48 month financing

Great review as always. EB Music Man basses are my favorite! That BFR Bongo on the wall needs some lovin’.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vincent! It does, I should do a (longer) vid on that soon :)

That stingray special is my dream bass. I wish I could find one exactly like it

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Forgive!

Both sound amazing for sure. I think I dig the special a lil' bit more. I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets all jolly when I play a quality instrument....

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Croc :)

You are pretty cool man! Thanks for your work, it helps a lot!

Great instruments all around. So often it's hard to differentiate basses sound potential even when they look nearly identical. Great comparison.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

I love both. Both sound and look amazing.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thiago!

Wow! Just wow. You really can't lose picking eather of these amazing basses. For me, the spical, when it began to over power your amp, it ticketed some destructive kid vibe in me like I would be seaking to do just that while playing it every time. So ya, I like the spical. But they are both fantastic! Thanks for the comparison, I would of never known the differance otherwise. Well done sir!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan! :)

Great comparison! I have a green 94 Stingray with a rosewood fingerboard ( since 96) and I love that bass. I have been interested in these new Stingrays and I need to try one next time I go back home to Canada.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jesse!

The Special checks all the boxes for me. In fact, I just traded my "Old Smoothie" for a new Special 4HH and couldn't be happier. For me, it's easy to dial in the older Ray tones on the new Special-- and the twin humbuckers open up an even larger world of tone ;) Thanks for the comparison!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the vid :) and congrats on the new bass!

It's easy to tell when you really like a bass Lobster, that smile and laugh like a kid opening his favorite gift on Christmas morning. I really get a kick out of just watching your expression of approval. I finally picked up a 4HH Special in Tectonic Blue Sparkle with an ebony fret board to go along with my Maroon Mist 4H Special with rosewood fretboard. I really don't care for any of the new upcoming colors for this Spring or the price increase so grabbed one of the last, if not the last Tectonic Blue Sparkle at the old price. Gotta say that ebony fret board sounds tight, almost a piano like attack and really focused. I've never had an ebony fret board before and I'm wondering just how long before it disappears from the MusicMan line up altogether, other than on perhaps a BFR. I like the rosewood fret board also, it's a bit more mellow and woody in character but I am liking the ebony even more and not just because it's new and I'm in the honeymoon stage. It's ultrafocused and really punctuates the power this bass is capable of punching out with its excellent electronics, pickups and 3 band eq. Try one if you should get the chance. I love all your videos, they really help take away some of the stress during this time.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Hehehe, I don't have much of a poker face ;P. Congrats on your new bass! I'm right there with you, I'm turned off by most of the new colors for 2021

Totally did not expect to like the Special more. It is different in a modern, more headroom-y sort of way. The sounds you got out of it were huge. It sounded like a Stingray on steroids. Maybe this is similar to an American Fender vs. an American Elite/Ultra or whatever they are calling that line these days 😄 Great video!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

I own a passive Fender MIJ and a passive/active Yamaha TRBX604, but I just can't resist the look and the sound of a Stingray Sp, and I've watched numerous reviews so I decided to try my luck in the used market. I ended up got a used mint condition Stingray Sp in Charcoal Sparkle. Looks aside, the sound of the SP is so robust, I can see how Lobster started smiling and giggling after have a round with the Sp, I had the exact same reaction. It is a super fun bass to play with.

When it comes to Stingrays, I love ‘em all, but I just bought a 2019 Stingray Special 4H in Burnt Apple and man, do I love that bass! Your 2017 ‘Ray sounds great too, but I do think there is something really “special” about the Specials! Great playing, Lobster!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Martin! Congrats on your 'Ray :)

I really hate to admit it man... Um, but the 2018 special is absolutely, hands down a better version, and/or my favorite. I don't know if it's the neodymium magnets or the 18-vol preamp but something is magically boosted without sounding distorted w it. Ya, it sounds clearer, punchier, cleaner, and overall higher quality tone. I'm sure it's a combination of all the new updates but I forgot to mention those stainless steel frets add alot of clarity, as well as durability. Both of which I'm sure a lot of us bass players will appreciate down the road. I didn't know you could take something so good, & make it that much better wow!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seth! I think it's a combination of those things. I just got one of the new SBMM Stingray short scales that has the neodymium magnets and passive electronics... its spicy! Tons of output that they actually had to reign it back and instead give you the option for "full output" with a push/push (not push/pull) volume knob.

@FlamesAt1000ft

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster So,..IYO,..the NeoDymium Pick Ups (got ‘em in my ‘08 Bongo Bass!..so, I know ‘em well! Bettin’ they need that 18v! 😉)…are better in quality than the ALnico types? 🤔I think that the ALnico are more crisper and have a tad more Midrange for that Typical Stingray twang! d(‘, ‘ ) Also,…the issue of Strings ran “thru the bridge” to the back of the Bass + the Ash Wood (heavier) on the Classic type are factors as well huh!?🤨😒 I feel an ALnico PU in a Special as is,… would be awesome ‼️✨🎸🎶🤘🏾😎

Special is my cup-O-tea for sure!

I just purchased a damaged "clearance" Stingray Special HH at Guitar Center (blech) for $1500. It sounds and feels better than my 90's Stingray. Also much more balance across the strings. Thumbs up!

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeffrey! Indeed they're entirely different instruments. The 'regular' pre special stingray is in a weird middle ground. The Classic is ... well more classic, and the special is indeed something special and its own bass all together. So glad you're enjoying yours! Bass on my friend!

It’s like stereo vs mono!! Great review and awesome playing! I love both bases TBH. The special I like better if you’re a really excellent Bassist as yourself because every note and mistake can be heard with the special TBh. That Special is perfect for you!! 👌

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

The Special has just a little more of what I like about a Stingray. Mine is an '89 5 string I got used and I mean USED. But it cam with a hardshell case and it plays great!

I'm a huge fan of stingrays but I personally prefer the old stingrays including the 2017 version Nice video comparison as always 💙

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Ej!

Great comparison. I like the original Sting Ray over the Special. To me it has the special Sting Ray character and tone. The Special in the flat position just sounds like a lot of other basses, although some of your tweaks made it sound more like a Sting Ray. Since I prefer passive basses, I would pass on the “hotter” Special. I am planning to add a 2021 Sterling Ray 34 shortly, mainly for slapping to my two Fenders an 2 Classic Vibe Squiers.

Side by side is a great way to compare instruments. Anything else requires you to "remember" the sound of one instrument for too long before hearing the next one. Thanks!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russell! Glad you enjoyed it :)

Just listened to this through a pair high end studio headphones and chord mojo dac and the differences are pretty clear to me( a non musician). The special is much punchier compared to the older stingray which comes across as more mellow, maybe this is due to the more powerful pre amp on the special. They are both excellent though personally I prefer the sound of the special. Great video btw.

In a free youtube video, Scott Devine from the SBL academy made an interview with Ernie ball to talk about the stingray special 4 back in 2018 i think and the sellers told Scott that all the preamp was "useable" unlike the bongo. I own now a Stingray 5 HH for about 3 years now and I'm glad to see a video like this to demonstrate that with the bass knob turned to something like 75% from the start, it totally blows the amp. Seriously, this bass has some low frequencies for about 3 basses in total! I play mostly mine with the HH full on configuration and I almost never use more than 50% of my bass knob, I even sometimes turn in to about 40% depending of what I play. 18 volts preamp on this one is a beast!

I think I have a slight preference for the newer white one. Sounds terrific.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Belman!

I have a Sterling Sting Ray Ray24. Each Sting Ray has its own nuance or voice. And that’s a good thing. Of course, with my Acoustic B450, and patience, I feel most of those voices can be found. Having said that, the Classic seems to find the higher frequencies easier, which would make it great for the more percussive licks. The gold Sting Ray seems to reside in the mids. That would make it great for Jazz and rock. You’d hear, in either case, a genius tone of a Sting Ray.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Everett! Excellent comment :)

The Special sounds alive on the treble side rather than a painful ear splitting treble and with the indestructible stainless steel frets , upgraded pickup and the weight saving hardware, it’s definitely a Premier bass guitar , I have a 2010 USA Stingray and I’m wavering on trading it in for the Special.

Man, that yellow color is beautiful

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruben! Firemist Gold is the color and I love

For myself, LowEndLobster, I prefer the Stingray Special, it look and sounds great!!!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Guy!

both sound great to me!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mojo!

I prefer the 17’. Mainly because it was available with a 2 band eq (like mine is!) and the special is not. Great video man.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roadbull!

Nice. Both are great.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

I agree :)

Both Stingray's sound great! But I prefer the sound of the Stingray special just a little bit more over the 2017 Stingray. I recently purchased a brand new Stingray Special and absolutely love it.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dronenthusiast! Congrats on your new purchase :) what color?

@dronenthusiast1057

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Thanks!! The color is Burnt Amber, hope you like it :-) I also have the Sterling Stingray24 :-)

I like both.

Cool review...both basses sound good, but personally I like the stingray special more. that bass seems to have more presence than the original. I do like that roasted maple neck. it looks nice. I have tried out a sterling sub ray 5 a year ago and I think it sounded pretty cool.that bass along with a fernandes atlas 5x, an arbor singray clone, and my friend's music man string ray were the only music man styled basses I've tried out. anywho, great comparison between these basses.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!

I would love to see a three way showdown between these and the Darkray.

They are both great, but the special is pretty special. Two thumbs up (one for each bass).

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

I can hear how the original design made the tone. There's a reason the pickups were alnico and the body was heavier. Density in low mids/high bass. It's like a B15N vs. Hartke.

Woh! Some didn’t like either. They are both pretty special. I still can’t decide. They are so so freaking expensive, and they make too many models, but look so similar. I don’t think I want to get a sterling and mod it because, they make to many sterling models too, and i still can’t pick a favorite. I guess, in a way, I’m glad Rickenbacker hasn’t put out a budget brand. 3-4 models to choose from. But I guess when I finally get a MM. I’ll think differently. Thank you for sharing your awesome stuff. Cheers

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tommy! I just got a Stingray from the 90's that sounds completely different from these two! Needs a little TLC but it has one of the original 3 bands. Vid coming on Thursday for that ;).

@PushSueAside

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster freakin sweet. You have absolutely scrambled my brain with MM basses. I want one so bad now, just waiting for the best deal on either the best mod platform that keeps the body in tact (otherwise, why bother, you know) or the right price on the MM that just captures the essential MM tone without breaking the bank. I know...that’s what everyone wants. I just think, if I go budget, I want it to make me say, “OH I SEE...MM basses are incredible, i need more of this” and not “I guess I can see...if I changed this and that I might like it” or “I guess I’d have to try the real expensive ones to be satisfied”. You know what I mean? I picked up one of the 299 or 399 ones once at a gc and was not amused, every about it was so unimpressive, I thought “Nope, not for me”. So I’m hoping I just picked a real bad one and I really should try again. You seem to make them sound “so not like the one I tried” and they are beautiful. But you know what it’s like, you can pick up a HLK and just be like “I NEED TO GET AS FAR AWAY FROM THAT BASS AS POSSIBLE” even though it’s shaped the same as a jazz or p bass. It looks like it...but it way isn’t. Sorry for rambling. Cheers

Thank you good review,I think the 2018 has better clarity,both are beautiful, lots depend on Amp,and player,is the thumb ring to enhance Slap. Thanks Fred nz

hey man, awesome video! What amp are you using?

Something I realized is that the battery preamps make the bass a whole lot louder then other basses

I really like the special better. I’m going to buy one now.

Great vid, as always. I mean, without hearing them next to each other I couldn't tell you which one was the special, but THEY ARE BOTH MUSICMAN STINGRAYS! Unmistakeable sound. Me? I'd go for the new version for the SS frets, the heel joint and the roasted neck. BUT I don't like the black hardware, just my taste. I must get myself to a store to try one, I'd love to see what the 5 string is like...

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim! Hoping to snag a 5'er of the Special in the near future! I have my eye on one in particular.

@KimSE4

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster I see a LOT of pro players using a 'Ray 5-string. Gail-Ann Dorsey comes to mind, and I've seen a lot of jobbing bassists relying on them, especially live.

I noticed like a background sound while you were playing slap on the new stingray special, not present in the regular stingray

Great video and Thank You!!! They both sound great. It’s definitely a Tuff one to choose. Lol Makes me wonder what it would be like with the original pickup in the Stingray special 🤔 One more thing, love that your always Happy!!! Thanks

@rayhewitt6875

2 жыл бұрын

My conclusion is I would prefer the classic over the special. I tried both and the classic to me just sounds better

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love my SR classic

Mr Lobster, your videos are so enjoyable! May I know what's your signal chain? Cheers!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! I plug direct into my Orange Crush 50 BXT combo amp, and use the line out to go into my Focusrite. No alteration of the sound :)

The special has something resonating super hard, I think its the strings on the headstock area... It really bugs me, but both basses are extremely wonderful in every aspect!

The pros the basses wood density could be different the cons of comparing basses with similar builds 1) pots they will always have a 10-20% variable meaning a 500k ohm pot may rate down to 480k and up to a 520k which will effect the tone 2) same goes for any caps used in circuitry for pre amps or even passive tone circuits and even switches. Awesome vid lobster and awesome basses

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh!

@Jihadbearzwithgunz

3 жыл бұрын

Know I'll always comment, like and been subbed for a while man gotta get you up in that youtube engine and popping up in others feeds

Both sounded great! The Special to me sounded more Hi-Fi with lower lows, higher highs and less emphasis in the mids. I can imagine the 17 would cut thru a mix better because of the mids, which might be why some people are complaining about the Special losing some of the Stingray character. I think I like the tone of the 17 a little better overall, I just really like that classic Stingray tone, but the lighter weight and features of the Special would probably sway me if I was buying one today. So which one do you prefer? BTW, I just realized my 2008 SR5 HH has 22 frets. I never really paid attention to it until you pointed out the differences between your Special and the 17.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! Great comment :)

Dude I died when you did the Seinfeld thing 😂, I think I prefer the regular stingrays myself. (My dream bass is a 30th anniversary stingray 4 😍)

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

XD Glad you liked that! Those are awesome rays

Great review! I think the Special sounds better. It sounds more alive. I just wish they weren’t so astronomically expensive. I know for a fact I will never own one because of the ultra high price.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith!

Thanks Lobster 🦞. I really like your videos. Very informative, honest, and impartial.

@LowEndLobster

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for that comparison. Do you know if the roasted maple necks are protected with any kind of finish or if you have to oil the roasted maple fretboard? I'm thinking about getting a Stingray 4 special but I'm not sure if I should get the "raspberry" with ebony fretboard (which in my opinion looks better) or the black stingray with roasted maple fretboard (which might be more durable?). I've heard that you have to oil ebony fretboards and if possible I would like to get the bass which I don't have to oil.

Is that colour scheme on the special a US only colour? I’ve never seen a white special with black plate and black hardware before, looks epic!

Definitely the special it sounds more open and musical

Decided I want to get one, Shame the White you have is no longer produced. Got the chance of an HH Cruz Teal ad a good price. Prefer the White with Black hardware though. As always bang up job .

I can't decide, so I'll take them both...

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

You have good taste hahaha

OOohhh yes....The Special does sound better you know. Good improvement!

Hey 🦞 . Two different beasts. Alnico definitely warmer. More traditional. Love the look of your white Special tho. Really want one bur new so expensive. Have to keep an eye out. Or maybe go for a Ray 34 and add some of your special sauce . I've been reading the tuners on the Ray 34 are not good. Aguilar pickup and a pre amp. Interested to perhaps see your views comparing Ray 34 to a Sandberg Central .as similar pricing Stay safe. All the best my friend.Stu.

This is a great comparison. I actually like the sound of the 2017 Stingray better. It's more aggressive sounding for sure. The special sound is very nice however, just more smooth. I love how the white with black pickguard looks like a toilet seat. lol

@blusound598

Жыл бұрын

ahhahahah made my day on the toilet seat lol

If you listen closely to the special , there is a ringing sound that's not supposed to be there . One or more of the strings is still resonating post note in the string tree or past the nut somewhere . That or a metal lamp shade is in the room and vibrating for the special portion .

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I'm not hearing it but I'll take your word for it :D

@terryacosta7424

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I hear it too. Ringing the entire time

@blueravine

9 ай бұрын

Yeah a friend of mine pointed out that the only new Stingrays being made are the special nowadays, so I really appreciate videos like this. I hear the ringing you're talking about and I'm wondering if it's the bass the whole time. I was going to order a 5 but the tone is just so much different from the old Stingray that I'm really on the fence now. That ringing sounds like a chain link fence or a tether ball pole when it's windy out... Really strange.

The Special sounds more “open” than the original.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I have a 2007 US Sterling that I wish was a little lighter. Its 9lb 4oz. Is it possible to change out the bridge and tuners for a little weight loss?

Omg where can I get this shirt!!! I love it.

I prefer the SR Special tone. Clearer, more articulate. The features ? No contest. The SR Special hands down.

The first 1 you play the un speacial sound a little bit more sharp and clean .the speacial is more unic the sound is more warm and thick and thats why i like her more this 2 realy good basses enjoy them

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ram! :)

Stingray special for me just because of versatility

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Klay!

Do I like the Stingray, or the Stingray Special better? Yes. If I had to buy one right now it would be the special. That thing just sounds smooth to me.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bizi :)

I have a '93 that has the 5 bolt neck and the extra fret.

Would be nice to hear the same comparison only with flatwounds on both.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Thank you :)

Honestly i like the original style better. Also thats how the ray34 layout is which is what im getting.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross! Awesome, and you probably heard the Ray34 vid and how close it sounds to the '17. They did a great job capturing most of the spirit and feel of the modern non special ray. The move to the special was a smart move from EBMM to widen the distance feature wise between the Ray34 and the US models.

Dare I say it. I actually liked the Special better overall. I don’t think it loses much if it’s character at all. Would love to get your opinion on the Stingray NeckThru at some stage.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, I would loooooove to try a neck thru. A rare beast!

Brother Lob …. Are the necks identical profile wise?…. Especially front to back between yesteryears and the new special? Was thinking about getting a 2 pup spesh to compliment my bog stock 2005 Ltd edition…. The 2 pup numbers sound awesome …. I’ve never played one sadly but how do you find the neck pup on that champagne beauty you have there ….. does it get in the way with some slap or is it serviceable ?

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

I think the profile is identical or close to identical. The neck pickup isn't a deal breaker for slap, but you do have to be wary of it.

Oh my god! That t-shirt is the coolest thing ever!!!! Cats and bass guitars. Two of my favourite things on earth. I must have it.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's linked in the description :)

That Ernie Ball better be NERC CIP compliant. I know somebody we can call to verify. Haha!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

EYOOO!

Both sound good, but I like the sound of the 2017 a lil better.

Out of curiosity, what are you running these through. I love the tone you're getting.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Croc! I have a video linked in the description that goes over my setup briefly - just kidding this was before I shot that video. Here you go! Orange Crush 50 BXT into my focusrite :)

@crocholiday

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Thanks! It sounds great.

@docbob1182

Жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster may I ask the additional question: what types of strings were on each bass (any make, gauge, and/or age differences between the string sets)? I can’t help but think that might make a tonal difference that we might mis-attribute to a preamp or a pick up, No? Caveat: I’m a noob, so might be missing something obvious to people who have been playing a while. Either way, great video. I’ve only seen it twice but I’ll watch it a few more times before I’m done lol…

Hey lobster, I have 2015 neck thru. Awesome bass. Lemme know if your want to demo it. Thanks great review.

I would like to see these basses compared to a classic Peavey T40. I know it's kind of retro but the T40 has tone to rival many of today's passive basses!

@scooter7878

Жыл бұрын

the T40 is a fantastic instrument! it’s been my main bass for 5+ years now. so much tome versatility, but it’s heavy as heck lol

You are now LowEndStingray ... Since this is now the Stingray Channel you can send your Spector to Boomer's Home for Wayward Basses where it will be loved and have punk and metal played on it! 😊👍

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

XD this made me chuckle

@russellzauner

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster shallowendstingray

Lobster,can you do a quick comparison of your champagne 4 HH Stingray and your white Stingray 4H Special in parrallel mode only in different playing styles to put an end to the discussion on whether or not the 4hh and 4h sound exactly the same in parrallel. Thanks

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Glenn! That's an excellent idea!

@glennb3231

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Thanks Lobster, I will be looking forward to it. I have heard it done on u-tube with the Sterling Indonesian 4H and 4HH but as far as I know its never been done with a genuine EBMM 4H and 4HH. I really enjoy all your videos. It makes these stressful times staying at home much more bearable. Thank you for that.

The SR Special has more of a well-rounded, versatile sound, to my ears. The Gold SR has the one-dimensional, albeit cool AF, MM sound.

Are the maple neck stingrays brighter than rosewood ones?

Seinfeld sound track is amazing! You should play that sometime

Is it me or does the 2017’s body look larger compared to the 2018 SR special?

Hey Lobster, if you have the opportunity, please consider reviewing a Sandberg Electra Bass, supposedly a quality made in Germany active Bass for under a 1000 bucks. I'm really curious how good the preamp is

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

I am curious about those! Thanks for the suggestion, will definitely be checking one out hopefully soon :)

@krodranvin2293

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Ooh great!

I have a stingray special 5 HH. Will a bongo 5 HH sound a lot different than the stingray since they have the same pickups and preamp?

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Cory, Bongo preamp is quite a bit different and the pickup positions of the bongo are different as well. They do not sound alike.

Look out folks I’m binge watching lobster 🦞. Starting to feel dizzy. Need Red Bull

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta power through! SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM!

Hey lobster, I have a 2015 stingray neck thru, lemme know if you want to demo it. Great review!

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Hey dude! Absolutely! Hit me up on Instagram!

The special is more like boost and more boost v. Boost and cut on the 17

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

The regular ray is like "Heeeyyyy" and the special is like "POW WASSUP MAN!"

@basshoh

3 жыл бұрын

Its that headroom you get with an 18vlt preamp vs. 9vlt !!!!

So which one would you reccomend to someone who wants to buy a music man stingray for the first time? For me personally I would go for the special because of the ergonomics and roasted neck but what do you say?

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

It really depends on what kind of deal you get. If you were buying new and dropping the $2k+ for a special, then yeah I'd get a special over the regular (which can still be had new for $2k). However, used a non special can be had anywhere from $900-1500 and the specials from $1300-$1800. There's a bit of overlap for sure. At that point, I'd say play both and go with what you like. However, the special is definitely more usable as your "only" bass IMO.

@nathanchalcraft6919

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Thanks man! Really apreciate the honest opinion

I like the 2017!regular Sting Ray better. Sounds like it’s got more of the Music Man bite.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard! Indeed, the difference in tone is very polarizing especially for fans of the classic stingray tone.

@Evanderj

3 жыл бұрын

Im with you, Richard. The original Stingray sits in the mix exactly where a bass should. I'm not stoked on the changes. I gave away my 2002 EBMM Ray4 and now im having trouble finding an adequate replacement :-/

Yes!!!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

:D

Be interesting comparing the USA stingray and stingray special to a USA Sterling.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Vid comparing US Sterling and Stingray (special only makes a brief appearance) dropping tomorrow afternoon :). I should take clips of both and mush em together!

They should gave us an 38mm nut alternative (Sterling) with the Neo Humbuckers.... not only the boring ceramics 😕 (Okay - I mean: Darkray.... oooo kay... but it seems that EBMM/Sterling "Innovation-Points" are now drained for the next 10 Years^^). For the start i would like to see just even matching headstocks in the Sterling SUBs or something what look like "innovative" 😂🤷‍♂ . Greets from Germany^^